Acceptability of the Developed Educational Interactive Mobile Web-Based Application: Barriers and Challenges in Technology Diffusion

This study investigates the acceptability and effectiveness of the Educational Development System for Technology and Livelihood Education (EDS-TLE) interactive mobile web-based application. Anchored on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), the research examined key variables such as performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, behavioral intention, and use behavior among Grade 10 learners. With 400 respondents, quantitative findings revealed high levels of agreement across all UTAUT constructs, affirming both ease of use and relevance. Despite these promising indicators, challenges such as device affordability, internet access, and ICT literacy persisted as barriers to adoption. The study underscores the importance of technological readiness and stakeholder support in digital learning environments. Results demonstrated a statistically significant difference between effectiveness and acceptability, signaling a complex relationship between perceived quality and actual use. These insights contribute to the design and implementation strategies of e-learning platforms tailored to the Philippine educational context.